I'm Still Standing
Elton John · One Night Only
Your blood like winter freezes just like ice
And there's a cold and lonely light that shines from you
You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use
And did you think this fool could never win
Well look at me, I'm coming back again
I got a taste of love in a simple way
And if you need to know while I'm still standing you just fade away
Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
Once I never could hope to win
You starting down the road leaving me again
The threats you made were meant to cut me down
And if our love was just a circus you'd be a clown by now
Y' know, I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
(Solo)
Don't you know that I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
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I'm Still Standing
Elton John's 'I'm Still Standing' stands as a defining track from the 1983 album 'One Night Only,' showcasing his signature blend of rock and pop sensibilities. The song features his distinctive vocal delivery and the iconic piano-driven arrangement that became a staple of his live performances. Released during a period of significant commercial success, the recording exemplifies the polished production style characteristic of his work in the early 1980s. It remains a powerful anthem of resilience, often performed to celebrate enduring strength and optimism. The track has since become a staple of his discography, frequently included in greatest hits collections and live sets worldwide, cementing its place in popular music history.